WIP Thread

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Finished my 3rd model, next up is the guy with the nade launcher and I'll post him when I'm done.

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I've never highlighted gold before, my first attempt to just drybrush retributor gold over the heavily washed coat failed because metal paints are thin... so I mixed a bit of white scar into the gold and it seemed to work. Let me know how it looks.

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Squig Bomb Konversionz!

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30k alpha legion guide per request

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Behold I am both inept at painting and at photogrpahy. Have my autistic mess of a collage trying to properly capture my first ever painted model on film.

The main green looks a bit splotchy, but that's because to get that color I want I have to go over Loren Forest with a Biel-Tan Green wash and I can't get the wash to go on 100% smooth. I missed a few sections like the back of the pauldrons but that's because the arms were put on before I started painting, which I now realize putting the arms on after you paint it all is so much easier.
I also forgot to paint his pouches because I have no brown paint, and my Agrax Earthshade is a gloss I bought on accident instead of a wash.

Any tips besides just better brush control and what-have-you? My friend suggests just slathering the whole guy in nuln oil or agrax earthshade, then going over the recesses a second time to make them even darker. Is that a good idea?

Pls don't bully about mold lines, this model was pre-assembled and pre-primed, a friend gave it to me to practice on since I was telling him I was worried about ruining my models

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First note is that these are wip, 75% done

I tried my hand with blood for the blood god. I'm studying for nursing so I kinda understand how blood works so I went for a realistic look on the chops (excluding the big fuck off knife as its ridiculous)
I got 2 questions
How'd I do? Does it look ago.
As well as these 5 guys are the only guys with blood on their weps out of the 60 boys I have. Is that enough or should I add more to other boys?

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My pride and joy

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Pretty much done with this guy. Just needs a base.

>>55144959
He should be covered in some bloodsplatter.

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Painting progresses on my Minotaurs. Apologize for the lighting, but I wanted to get some pics while it was still light.

Also, gotta love how photographing a model brings out all the stuff you missed.

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>>55144684
>My friend suggests just slathering the whole guy in nuln oil or agrax earthshade, then going over the recesses a second time to make them even darker. Is that a good idea?

Honestly? Shading this model is not going to be much of an improvement. I want to suggest slathering him in non-acetone nail polish remover and starting over, but even Saint Duncan kept one of his early Marines to remind him of how far he had come. Administering The Emperor's Peace would rob you of that opportunity.

There are little things that people here sperg about like mold lines and the fact that your bolt gun's barrel isn't drilled out, but picking on those would ignore the elephant in the room: your paint is *way* too thick and globby.

I see that the base is just plain black, but it doesn't look like black *paint* to me. Did you prime this model before you painted him? If not, and you just heaped on enough acrylic paint (pic related are actually painted with thick *enamel* paints, thank you very much!) to cover up the bare plastic, that could be why he looks the way he does. Otherwise, it means you're just getting too much paint on the model in one go.

Are you using the right paints? Cheap craft paint from Michael's is going to be a lot thicker than paint meant for fine-scale modeling, and the amount of pigment in it is difficult to get right even with thinning and experimenting. You're better off spending a few extra dollars and getting the good stuff (Reaper, Privateer, Vallejo, CItadel, etc.).

Your paint should be thinned to about the consistency of milk. Yes, that means after the first coat of green, you will still be able to tell what colour you primed your marine, but at also means he won't look like he's wearing Mk VII Butter Cream Frosting. Layer the paint on in thin coats to avoid this.

Finally, take care that even with thinned paint, you don't load too much on your brush at once. This can result in some unpleasant effects when you unleash it upon your subject.

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>>55145267
>Did you prime this model before you painted him?
Yeah, he was primed when my friend handed the model to me, like Brother Armless Crooked-Pack and the guy with the flamer.

The paint really doesn't seem that thick or globby, there really isn't any detail lost due to paint being goopy, it hugs the model as it should. I didn't actually have that good of a pallet to work with so they probably could have been thinner though. I haven't heard "milk like" before, that seems really thin.

I'm only using citadel paints.

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>>55145742
>I haven't heard "milk like" before, that seems really thin.

It does, doesn't it? Really, though, it needs to be somewhat thicker than water, but (since you told us you're using Citadel) *much* thinner than it comes out of the pot. You'll hear Saint Duncan talk about multiple thin coats - sometimes the magic number is two coats, sometimes it's more - and the picture you provided of the other primed models looks like you didn't have a really bad problem with primer.

Have you considered making a wet palette as described in the OP?

Simple Green is a merciful and forgiving god

how are the Badger Miniatire paints?

>>55146005

I've been using Super Clean to strip minis and it does a hell of a job. Just have to be a little careful because it will give you some slight (but still painful) chemical burns.

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Finally got a chance to prime. At least, I can paint something!

>>55146070

Good.

>>55144539
those are fucking awesome. the mecha-squig, r/c bommwagons, and tiny grotkopter are all truly inspired. mek/10

>>55146144
And it doesn't melt plastic?

>>55146367
It probably will if you leave it in long enough. The best safe-for-plastic-but-actual-high-strength-and-not-simple-green-bullshit is rubbing alcohol at 70% to 99%.

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>>55144906
Grenade Launchers are neat this ed.

While we're discussing Simple Green/Clean, does anyone know what effects it can have on Citadel Finely Detailed Resin™?

>>55145246
I'm liking this

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Finished these 12 boys which means after a few months I've finally fully painted all 60 of my slugga boyz.
I'll post a pic of them all tomorrow if you guys want, proud of these dudes.

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I posted this in the general warhammer fantasy thread, but repeating it here for those who are with limited space...

So I'm not sure if anyone cares, but I found some (somewhat) cheap methods to display warhammer armies for limited space environments. These are sold in bed,bath and beyond, and walmart, and are stackable. They're actually upside Refridgerator bins. But you can place your mini's inside, then stack another on top of it. Protects against dust and damage, and they're acryllic so they're sturdy and nice and see thru. About 12 bucks each bin, but you probably only need 3 or 4 at most. Just make sure you get the same sizes so they stack up right.

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Super close to finishing my Hierodule. Would have been done tonight, if I didn't discover too late that my Warpstone Green dried out, which is what I'm planning to use on his gun and mouth.

Other than that, I'm very happy with how this model is turning out. This is the first time I've used the updated version of my paint scheme for my Tyranids after changing it for my GSC. The Necron Abyss along the ridges looks really cool, and the colors all blended together very nicely.

Now just to get that green and some super glue that won't dry to its own cap on me.

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>>55148014
Some pics of it filled up

>>55148092
Hmm Well it's well painted and looks really good, but I'm not sure if blue chiteous plating would be the color I'd have gone for... looks a bit ...artificial. But the arms and blades look really good

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>>55148155
Kinda stuck in a theme here. My army is Hive Fleet Daikaiju, so their color scheme is based off of Godzilla i.e. grey skin, blue back.

>>55148224
ehh I guess...but Godzilla himself isn't blue...even the spines aren't blue until he lights 'em the fuck up. I mean it doesn't look bad just a bit toy like.

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>>55148014
>>55148126

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>>55148510
>>55148126
>>55148014
Well worth the money, if you're planning on displaying your army, don't have a ton of room, and don't want to buy an entire display cabinet like the Detolf from Ikea. These fit nice on a dresser.

>>55147852
Solid work. Well done for doing it all.

>>55148224
>grey skin, blue back.

That blue better be blinding OSL or you're a faggot.

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Started on my leviathan, easy part out of the way

Another newb question

If you're going to use green stuff for a custom piece but it needs to come off, like say you want a custom (100% greenstuff) chest and back armor with shoulder straps what would you do? As in how would you mold it in place on your figure so that after curing it would come off and thus hold the shape but not stick? The chest and back underneath are smooth.

I know veggie oil works for molds, but this will be days of greenstuff as I build up from base to detail to make the piece, and I want to be sure I don't wind up with a solid mass instead of a removable piece.

Thoughts?

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Tech Baron 90% done.

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Need to work more on the backside, realized I've neglected it some.

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>>55148989
very nice. what is the best primer to use with invisible paint tho?

>>55149234
>>55149305
what has Warhammer 40k become...I literally want to cry myself to sleep at this new theme of 40k..

>>55149454

Anon just make your minis like you want to make them. Convert and Greenstuff and have fun your way. Fuck anyone who tells you different. Just don't be an ass to people who like different things from you. Let them have their fun, and get your own fun as well. The worst thing is people telling others that they are having bad-wrong fun.

>>55148811
>OSL
I don't know what you're referring to there. No need to get hostile.

I am a complete and utter noob with a few questions. I am starting with Infinity playing Nomads.

1. How many brushes do I need?
2. I have some acrylic paint from a painter shop. They are huge bottles, but good quality colours. Can I use these? I heard that Minis were painted with acrylic?
3. Do I need clippers and files from GW or can I just go to my local hardware store and get them for half?

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>>55149484
>>55149515
Seriously, why on Earth can't we just chill, show off our stuff, and be friendly, cordial and constructive towards each other....Yea I know we're on 4chan, whatever, we're a community here, and should support each other in our anti social hobbies!

anyway i'll probably get flamed and harassed but here are some of my finished brets

>>55149545

I like the blue guy. Some of them are a bit questionable, but I really like the blue guy with the banner. I've actually been considering making some Bretonians myself once i'm done with my current project.

>>55149545
jesus did you paint those with peeled banana?


no but seriously wip is about the most chill positive place on this whole underwater flamenco dancing website

>>55149571
'It's true, we are more chill than most of the site, I mean you'll get some guys who get on you for a bad paintjob, but that isn't so much about stylistic differences as it is a commentary on deficient technique, and they aren't always assholes about it, though some are.

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Some ratlings wip

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>>55148510
>>55148540
>>55148126
>>55148014

lol, anyway the point of my intitial posts was to let you guys know about the display method of the upside down refridgerator bins. I work really well..

>>55149621
>tacticool ratlings
That's actually pretty hilarious. Anyways, they're looking good. What do you plan to do for their bases?

>>55144460
Looking forwards to 30 updates on him before you've even finished the basecoats anon

>>55144564
Ballin'. Thanks a bunch famalam

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The paint on the very tips of the pointy parts of my death guard are already chipping off and I'm not even done with the squad. I even had a base coat chip before I could get to the second coat. Is this normal or did I fuck something up somewhere? I used p3 primer.

>>55150268
its normal but i clear coat when im done with a model so i dont fuck it up

How does one seal sand onto a base?

I've glued it on, but particles keep falling off the top. Will this cease to be a problem once it's all painted?

>>55150863

Primer and varnish seals it. You can also brush thin glue over it.

>>55150380
Well that's annoying. Does the clear coat add any gloss? I know there are matte varnishes, but could that dull the blood and nurgle rot?

>>55151017
I use army painter aegis suit it's got a small amount of shine to it

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Got a little further on this guy

>>55150863
For sand I usually super glue the sand onto the base, then seal it all with a 50/50 water/school glue mix coated over the top. Been working fine for me

>>55150872
>>55151291

Awesome thanks for that.

>>55151316
No prob. Like that other anon said, the primer will also help seal it again over that water/glue mix so that shit's gonna be rock solid unless you pick away at it with an exacto or some dumb shit like that

>>55151291
This doesn't dry with a chalky/white crust over it?

>>55151378
I've never had it happen to me, but the primer would seal it down unless you really fucked it up. I actually switched to a bottle of clear school glue a few months ago because I found it for cheap so you could use that if you're worried about the white crust. If you're worried about it, try 2 parts water to 1 parts glue. Would be a little more liquidy but you could slowly apply it in layers

Well wip, I've finally settled on a theme for my new project. And now I need to figure out how to do some good arctic bases. Any suggestions?

>>55150863

Watered down PVA

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Mada a Talon of Cortus Contemptors using Blood and Skulls legs, and ball bearings for bonding studs.

Do people think they look different enough from normal contemptors?

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>>55151439
>how to do some good arctic bases. Any suggestions?
Imo the old school way of drybrushing sand white always looked pretty decent for pure snow bases. It's the cheapest option anyway.

If you want to do snow keep in mind when you read tutorials that some people use the terms bicarbonate of soda and baking powder interchangeably, but baking powder may have additives in it that could possibly make your glittery snow yellow over time.

There are a number of products for railroad modeling that you can use.
I bought some snow glitter some years ago, which probably is crushed glass or plastic flakes.
Anyway if you mix some white paint into your pva and dip the bases into this stuff you'll get the whitest most sparkly snow effect imaginable.
Like the really thick snow with huge crystals you get in a dry cold, you know.

That's what I'd use anyway.

>>55151439
Bicarbonate of soda makes for some really real looking snow.

Its also quite cheap

>>55151439
I've heard that Valhallan Blizzard works wonders for getting snow. Also, something cool I've seen are things like cracked earth effects being used for broken up ice chunks, things like that.

>>55151290
I like your style.

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>>55144411
What's that one thing that pisses you off at the speed of light, /wipg/?

For me it might have to be nice minis on shit or lazy bases

>>55151522
>>55151564
>>55151564

Thanks guys. I'll give these a try.

>>55151679
Mostly airbrushed paintjobs with a little bit of ink/ shading paint thrown into the recesses and a single highlight applied after, and people calling that "high quality painting."

In general this whole fad about using airbrushes for everything kinda takes the fun out of actually PAINTING miniatures.

>>55149454

What new theme? The model is from 1991.

>>55151492
I'd say so, bonding studs are probably the best way to shows they're Cortus varients, good idea!

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About ten days into the bloat drone
, was a really fun model to paint and I got to practice my shading feathering on the green- black transitions.

My only regret is gluing the guns too early and needing to cut them off afterwards to paint.

>>55149645
It's a very cool idea. I need to see if something similar is available in the uk.

>>55151679
Overuse of airbrushes and 'effects' done with them. Some of the countless painting studio armies you see on facebook look downright horrible even slightly close up.

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Boutta start working on this bad boy. What am I in for? Any building advice? Still don't know what pose I'm gonna do him in.

What are you working on?

>>55152446
>mfw airbrush studios could make beautiful clean paintjobs by simply doing a 2-3 color blend and hand painting details like gold trim and adding a pin wash
>instead they do zero wash and just go full blast with ridiculous preshading, black to white gradients, and OSL out the ass

It's like women putting on so much makeup they look like clowns.

>>55144539
That's a lot of Sheer Heart Attacks. Good work anon.

>>55152510
Ugliest dreadnought. Return him and buy a leviathan

>>55152510
Just a request: Could you measure the missile launcher pods. I've been looking at them for a conversion, but I need to know if they're the right size, and I can't find measurements anywhere.

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>>55120849
>I do kind of want to see someone try fitting a Mk VI though, with the gorget filed away

Was looking for inspiration this morning, as I am about to start painting my own Primaris units, and found this.

>>55144749
With Orks you cant have enough boyz, but I personally have no interest in bloody gear unless its Khorne, Dark Elves/Eldar. Seems to take away from the core of what an army is suppose to be getting across otherwise.
As far as how you did, fantastic, though I hate saying it, it holds true, thin your paints bruv. Especially on the armor and clothing parts. The skin looks thick too but not very noticeable. Warhammer TV on youtube has some great Ork Boyz painting suggestions if you would like a very detailed step by step as well. It has good tips for novice and advanced painters.

>>55147852
Looks good, though it could use some washes. and highlights on the gear.

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Continuing to dick around with bits and pieces to make a new Archon. Can't quite get one I'm satisfied with, and I don't like the official one or its pose either.

I might paint this one up and see how it turns out, but it still feels a little bare.

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In case you guys have a spare marine you want to paint for a Deathwatch squad or just a lone challenge. Thought you might like it. Took inspiration from the nice anon that did it a few years ago, just reorganised it in Legion order and with good pictures.

Remember to post here while and after painting.

>>55153205
Why not. Store-anniversary chadmarine captain wouldn't ever have made it into my army anyway.

>>55153205
Come ooooon something not red.

>>55153224
I'm so sorry anon. I must admit I snorted.

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>>55153224

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Just finished a 5 man squad and Ragnar. What do you guys think?

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Space Puppy dread. Might add a bit of grass and maybe work on the runes a bit more but otherwise its pretty much finished.

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>>55153253
>>55153248
fucking yiff players everywhere i swear to god 1000 chapters and everyone is a furry

>>55153205

eh sure

>>55153205
Why not, I have the white dwarf model and did not want to give him ultramarine power armor

>>55153248
It's not bad, but it's not perfect either. Your coats are a tad messy, it blends between light and dark grey in places, as if you didn't try to get a nice even coat everywhere on the grey, might be the lighting though.

The bases rim need some black to look clean.

I feel like the face could benefit from being a bit lighter, to be a better focus point. As it is now, those dirty, dark faces blend with the armor.

Don't worry though, it is not bad, not at all. The brush control is there, one must bear in mind that is is a super close up so of course any flaw will jump out. The biggest problem would be the left guy's eyes imo, but nothing grave, it won't be seen from a tabletop distance I'm sure.

I would argue for brighter faces and weapons to get a better contrast, and a cleaner base rim. Other than that, you're goo to go.

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Finally decided to repaint a unit of skinks I bought when I was 9 (over 10 years ago), the difference is truly palpable.

>>55153282
Noice. I recommend Deathwatch by Steve Parker for more Death Specter fluff and some inter Chapter goodness. Kill team Talon is actually likable.

>>55153292
Which WD model? Also, hope you have some GK bitz.

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>>55153205

What about a pointed stick?

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>>55153330
>Which WD model?

IIRC, one of the recent WD issues came with a grey version of the "demo" Primaris model (pic related). There is also an identical pose in the squad of three that comes with some of the starter kits.

>>55148126
Any decent recasters do Bretonnians? I'd love to paint some up.

>>55149690
Nothing fancy, the rest of my infantry is static grass, the bigger bases also get flowers scrubs and rocks

>>55153357
I should have added the Emperor's spears, especially now that ADB is writing a novel on them, giving them Irish/Greek/Atlantean roots. Also, they normally work hands in hands with the Celestial Lions, and the Mentors. Novel has a Mentor going to the Chapter to see if they are ready to fight apparently, so expect to learn about both chapters.

I like how ADB gets the 'setting, not story' part of 40k. He's building his own little part of the galaxy to play with, kinda like Abnett and the Sabbat Crusade.

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>>55153308

Thanks senpai, I'll clean up the bases and try to lighten up the faces a bit. I'm having alot of trouble getting eyes to not look utterly awful, even using a small ass brush I just fuck them up each time.

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>>55153373
>>55153330

This one. Guess I need to re-roll because GK is not gonna work.

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>>55153375
>Any decent recasters do Bretonnians? I'd love to paint some up.

Do they *have* to be WHFB Bretonnians? The Perry Twins make some interesting-looking Crusaders ...

>>55153273
I have not even played a single game with them. Just painted the ones I got from the old stormclaw set and bought a few more kits during 7th ed to paint.
With 8th and the changes to point costs or droppods I'll never bring them to the table anyway. Just want to clear them out of my painting backlog slowly but surely.

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>>55153401
See, on all the marines there are parts that could be done metal to brighten it all up a bit. Backpack exhaust rims, that little part between the exhaust port and the actual backpack, the 4 exhaust on the bottom of it, the cable right behind the head. That sort of stuff will reduce the feeling of a grey whole.

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>>55153418
I can't believe somebody actually bought that model

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>>55153447
I'm on it. Thanks for the advice!

>>55151679
>Nice minis on shit or lazy bases
I am very guilty of this. I won't toot my own horn on the quality of my minis, but I put effort into each and every one. Then I blob some texture paint around its feet and put it on a shelf.

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>>55152922
sure man, here you go. (in cm)

>>55152909
that's like, your opinion man. dread looks great, I love that his torso is built like a racing car. Leviathan looks great also

>>55151258
I'll check it out,thAnk you

>>55153183
He looks like he's waving to his friend
>hey Xorlak I didn't know you were raiding this planet too!

>>55153183
it still just looks like a sybarite with a wrack arm, it should stand out more as a leader. and what wargear loadout would that even represent?

>>55153981
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

He's supposed to be waving his troops forward but now I can't unsee it. It doesn't look QUITE as bad in person as it does from the angle I took the photo, but I might mess with the arm position some more.

>>55154038
Agoniser and Blast Pistol
Not sure what else I can do to make him stand out; tried gluing spikes on but it didn't look good, don't like him with a cape either.

I'll see what I can do with a paint job to make him stand out.

>>55151921
that is damn nice

>>55154113
If you don't like a cape maybe try a loin cloth? Some skull trophies might work too. The leader of a Kabal needs some bling.

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60 boys done after half a year or so

>>55154323
you need more, thats a pretty small band of orks

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Did I overdo it?

>>55154342
maybe a little

>>55154332
Yeah I feel like getting another 30 some time in the future, not sure if shootas or sluggas

>>55154247
>If you don't like a cape maybe try a loin cloth? Some skull trophies might work too. The leader of a Kabal needs some bling.

Yeah, more skulls is next thing on my list. My current Archon is also pretty vanilla looking but has the loincloth to add some variety at least.

I'll keep experimenting, sooner or later I'll nail it.

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Not WIP but a finished piece.

>>55153729
You're a peach, darling.

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>>55151921
that looks fucking good!

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>>55153248
people, stop painting fucking eyes like the model is in a god damn cartoon

other than that they look pretty decent

>>55146610
My friends and I discovered that 190 proof grain alcohol strips models well entirely by accident.

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what would be exact process of painting these bases?

>>55146183

Magnetized?

>>55155052
I honestly can't see shit in these pictures.
Looks like they primed black, painted in gunmetal and then have the recessed areas filled in with a leather brown and some turqoise patina on the metal parts, which makes no fucking sense whatsoever.

If you want paint names I could give you vallejo recommendations, not very familiar with GWs new paints though.

>>55155052

Basecoat black
Paint recessed areas with watered down beige and orange
Pick out raised parts with metallic paint
add blue shit for some reason

>>55155101
>I honestly can't see shit in these pictures.
I'm glad its not just me

What the fuck is up with recent GW models or their pictures where its impossible to get my eyes to focus on anything.

Its like I'm trying to read some lovecraftian text for how hard it is to focus.

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>>55155099
>Magnetized?

The Primaris models are not magnetized, as they are by-and-large cookie-cutter models (three Reivers, the Hellblasters, and four of the five Intercessors), but the Techmarine and assault squad sergeant both have magnetized left arms. In the future, I plan to make more left arms for the Techmarine, as they have quite a few choices for weaponry, but for now, I'm just going to go with the bog-standard freebie bolt pistol.

>>55153248
Grey wolves best wolves.

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Holy hell how do people stand painting yellow? On layer 4 and some tan still shows through in some spots.

>>55154323
30 Choppy ones and 30 Shooty ones? How do you use these in games?

>>55155817
i tend to base it with XV88, averland over it, cassondora yellow shade, highlite and layer with flash gitz as usual

>>55155023
I didnt want to paint the eyes like that, my lack of skill caused them to end up that way. I have a long way to go before I can paint eyes that are not an atrocity.

>>55155817

Get some Tamiya TS-16 Yellow spray paint.

>>55156095
Theyre both slugga boy squads though

>>55153205
Why not, let's give it a go.

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>>55155817
I do

> Averland sunset in two thin base coats
> brown wash ( or sepia)
> 50/50 Averland and Ushabti bone as highlight.

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>>55153375
>>55153444


Your timing is great, I just bought and received my first order from Tabletop Miniature Solutions:
https://tabletop-miniatures-solutions.com/86-koe-core

They do Bretonnia recast of the entire line PLUS a few other bits. Granted they are a bit pricey, but here's a sample, I just put this guy together...

>>55156545
basing lets down otherwise nice models.

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>>55156829
The resin pieces are amazing and the bases are really good quality. This is the bases right out of the box... each is very solid and heavy.

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>>55156829
>>55156842
Here's a shot of all of the pieces. It was a box of Knights of the Realm. I can't begin to describe the quality of their stuff...I highly recommend.

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>>55156910
>>55156842
>>55156829

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>>55156225
Fortiently it's a one off for pic related.
>>55156545
Thanks for the highlight mix. I'll have to give it a try.

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>>55156925
>>55156910
>>55156842
>>55156829

I know how annoyed people get around here with posting lots of shots..so I'll save the rest for later, just wanted to let you know that my favorite 3rd party Bret guys are from Tabletop miniatures Solutions.. On their website the bret figures are under the name "Knights of Equatine" for the 9th edition monikier...

>>55145246
What paints are you using for the bronze?

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>>55148989
My fave model

>>55157023
can you measure the height of the leviathan?

>>55144411
Where is everyone getting their 2x2 tiles for armies on parade? I have found tons of sets, but cant seem to find a single tile for sale anywhere

>>55156987
Duncan's tutorial on Minotaur's Space Marines. Works out quite nicely, although I haven't done the final edge highlighting yet.

One thing to add, I tend to take drybrushing metallics on to other metallics as more of a layer than a drybrush, if that makes sense. You still drybrush the same as usual, but you just cover a lot more than usual, almost to the point of a layer. Overbrushing might be a better term, but I dunno.

Drybrushing Marines is always hit or miss, but with a scheme composed entirely of metallic paints it works out well.

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Just started stripping 15 years' worth of badly-painted, salvaged, and traded minis. WHEEEEE

(also those 1e Space Hulk plastic Termies have some >insane< detail despite the shitty material and posing. Pics once I stop stinking of pine-tar).


>>55157298
>Where is everyone getting their 2x2 tiles for armies on parade? I have found tons of sets, but cant seem to find a single tile for sale anywhere
Uh, the insulation foam company with the Pink Panther logo sells 2x2 and 4x4 "Project Panels" now for like $10/$20 each. Back it with a sheet of MDF and you're golden.

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>>55157621
..oh God, it's not 15. It's 20 as of April. Where the fuck did the time go?

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Shit phone camera, but name my band /tg/

>>55157845
Ordo Smegma

>>55157845
The Salvation of 'your planet here'
Disciples of 'priest or saint's name here'
Immolators of 'regular opponent's name here'

>>55157845

Repudiators

>>55157954
>>55157845
Disciples of Xaphan best disciples

>>55158000
Trips have spoken.
Two thumbs up from me. Nice painting by the way.

>>55157103
Sure. As soon as i get home!

>>55158000

Can't argue with trips, and actually fits in a little with the fluff they're going to have too. They're Redemptionists pressganged by an Ordo Hereticus Inquisitor to serve as acolytes.

>>55158034

Thanks anon. Still got a few more to paint and some finishing touches to do, but I'm quite pleased considering I haven't picked up a brush in decades.

>>55151290
Your style's the bees' knees.
Keep up the good work!

>>55151290
Those highlights pop like a collar!

>>55149621
Those are adorable!

>>55156825
Nice. For some reason however it gives me a ghost pirate-vibe.

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Hey, I got back to painting after very long break so I need to get in to it again. Long story short this little bugger and his brothers where today main dish. Gota put some color and washes, from there I think what next. I did some Plaugebeares yesterday bit after repainting 2 minis 6 times(cuz I cant get green I like) I decided to try something else.
Hope you like it and remember to thin out your paints :^

>>55158694
Not bad at all, remember to use gloss varnish on them so that they look slimy

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Done soon after stripes and basing.

I'm thinking I'll make some green signal smoke flare for the drop zone. Anything better to use than a wad of painted cotton?

Or maybe I should go full ham and try using an LED for the first time

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I'm bad at edge highlighting and don't want to ruin the entire model, so instead of doing that I just made all the recessed areas in the body and legs glowing blue to make it less boring. Haven't even started with the rider or anything but the legs or chasis.

>>55159220
ehhhh I'd play it safe and do the cotton. Using LED's and lighting is (to me) just going too far, and screams "No lifer" to me.. use some bits of thin cotton and maybe even apply some dry brushed paint to give it some lighting affect. For example if the smoke is eminating around Green search lights, add some dry brushed green onto the cotton

Hey guys. I need a PDF of how to paint: astra militarum but i can't find it anywhere on the internet. I have no intention of buying it. You have a link? :(

>>55160002
GIVE ME FREE STUFF

>>55160101

>$.04 deposited in your account from Games Workshop UK

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>>55144411
still some highlights to do and basing.

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>>55160440
also just got this from "forgeworld" and not from chinese people.... *cough*

>>55157621
please tell me that is not dettol

>>55160652
You sure that cough isn't from breathing in all that resin?

Do marines go on 25mm or 32mm bases? My marines came with 25mm bases but my friend says I want to get 32mm because they will look better.

>>55161388
I think the official policy is that either size is legal for normal ass troops, the reason being that t25mm bases were replaced by 32mm bases but they didn't want everyone to be forced to rebase their troops

>>55161503
Which is preferred? I haven't actually based any of my models yet. I feel like the smaller base is a gameplay advantage since you can pack your dudes in closer.

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Can't decide on a head placement, which looks better guys?

Looking Right?

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>>55161879
Or looking left?

>>55161879
>>55161904
Looking right if he is a psyker, left otherwise.

>>55161840
Just depends on the age of your army I guess. Most older armies are gonna be using the 25mm bases since that was the old standard but I personally like 32mm bases because I can add more detail onto the base without feeling cramped. Granted I'm more of a modeler than a player but that's how I roll and you shouldn't get flak from using either as long as you don't randomly mix and match

And if you do tell them to go fuck themselves

>>55161904
Left. Looks like he spotted a reeeeeally cute purse on the rack, but some ugo bitch is looking at it too and she's like 10 feet closer to it. .

>>55161879
Looking right (his left) gives a more aggressive look to him due to the weapon facing in the same direction as his sight. It sort of looks like he's about to challenge (rip) or call someone out. It seems more commanding/composed
>>55161904
Facing left (his right) gives a more defensive/brace for incoming assault stance due to the weapon being "behind" him, as if he was preparing to counter attack. A more alarmed stance

>>55161879
>>55161904
What chapter? Are you leaving his skin black?

I like the looking left.

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Any advice of doing mutations for converted possessed? I want to take some Palantine Blades from FW and use them as my 40k Possessed in my EC army.

>>55161904
Left

>>55162051
You can get crazy with your conversion if you like, pieces don't even need to fit together properly, just make sure you fill in the gaps with greenstuff and make it look like mutated flesh, you can literally kitbash as hard as you want with those fellas.

>>55161904
looking backwards

>>55161976
>>55161984
>>55162031
>>55162044
>>55162054
>>55162084
Left (his right) it is!

>>55162044
Howling Griffon, and no, I'm not leaving the skin black, just saving it till last because I hate/suck at painting faces.

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I'm new to putting Marines together.

What is the most "I am currently shooting this gun right now!" pose I can put Tacticals in? Which arms do I want to use?
It seems like most poses marines can go in has their gun crossed across their chest or lowered, I want a raised gun, action looking pose I can put this guy in and I'm not quite sure how to do it.
I want my special weapons marine to be really aggressive looking with his plasma gun.

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Working on my Tau commander.
I feel like Im not thinning the paint enough and I dont want to fuck up this model, since its not that cheap for a single mini, but Im trying my best.

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>>55162327
>I want a raised gun, action looking pose I can put this guy in and I'm not quite sure how to do it.
>I want my special weapons marine to be really aggressive looking with his plasma gun.

How bad is your penchant for rolling 1's when you supercharge your plasma guns, anon?

>>55158425
thx anon I will

>>55158457
haha thank you I do like to use bright highlights

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>>55162787
>rolling 1s
I stop that from happening.

That is a fantastic model though.

>>55144411
>tfw the hurricane throws so much rain towards your direction you can't prime/seal anything
Thanks Harvey

>>55162787
My friend has done this same conversion, same bits and everything. Spooky

>>55153205
I'll buy a tac squad for this one.
Just not something too fancy or metalic

Does poly cement work on resin?

>>55163834
Internet says it's shit, disregard post

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>>55163296
>My friend has done this same conversion, same bits and everything. Spooky

I ended up swapping one Mk VI head for a different one. I honestly have no idea where the beekee head with the three blood drops on it ended up.

>>55153597

>Then I blob some texture paint

I felt the same, just putting Agrella earth all over the bases of my DI priamris ultrasmurfs, but knowing that different thickness levels changes the ground pattern and drybrushing Screaming Skull made it really stand out a lot more

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I don't have a WiP at the moment but I had a question... I wanna get into airbrushing. Never done it before and I'm not sure what I wanna buy. I have about 140$ to play with and wanna find something a little cheap to start off with, something like a starter set. I went on ebay and found a "3 Airbrush & Compressor Kit Dual-action Spray Air Brush Set Tattoo Nail Art" and I'm worried if I buy it, it won't work because it says "NAIL ART" does that matter? Will I still get the same result as any other airbrush?

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What would be a better colour for the rim?

>>55164845
I like it as is...but if you had to change, maybe a light khemri brown

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>>55164952
I feel like I should change but I really don't know if it looks bad or if it's only the flyer base. Here's the same on my normal dudes. I think it looks ok on these
Please help

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Fuck here's a not bloated image I hope

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Any company make marine shield arms, but with just the hand holding onto a handle that you can put on a marine arm and a shield of your choice?

Getting real frustrated, because just a fist attached to a shield looks dumb and I sure as shit am not going to craft 20 shield hands.

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I'm wanting to acheive this gold on my DE army. Which paints, shades, etc. would i have to use to get 'er done senpai?

Any help would be appreciated!

>>55144460
Its great that you progress and all but how many times are we gonna see these boi's anon?

>>55165184
um that pic is from Anvil Industries, why not just order from those?

>>55165217
Did you read the post?

>>55165192
>Liberator gold all over
>Thinned down purple wash
> reapply liberator gold.

Maybe mix it 50/50 sepia and purple, but either way it should be a very faint wash.

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Who here /josonja/ masterrace? """Hobby""" paint plebs can't even hope to compete...

As someone who got into the game to play instead of paint and has since painted a few thousand points of IG, I have a question.

The advice I was given to just do a table-top ready army was prime, base, do some basic details, and then wash. It works fine for me, but I've also heard of people adding in drybrushing.

Question is, how do you effectively drybrush a gaurdsman?

>>55166247

want to mention I know what drybrushing is and how to do it, just not sure how I would drybrush something as small as a guardsman quickly.

>>55162625
Yeah you need to thin them more. Did you prime it?

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>>55166247
>>55166309

Medium brush over the fabric bits, smaller one over the face. Line em all up and dunk wash em one after the other to get em done quick.

>>55166386

Do you dunk wash in GW's washes or army painter's dips? I've heard good things about the dips.

>>55160902
>please tell me that is not dettol
Pine-sol. Straight. Rips the paint right off.

>>55157023
I recognise the quad Autocannon but which is the Grav-Bombard and which is the Melta? I've never been able to work em out.

>>55166408
Go for Army Painter's Strong Tone, cheaper but you get a fuck ton for the price

>>55166503
Look at the bottom left pic
Grav bombard is left of the siege claw
Melta is to the right. I'll post pics

>>55166503
Melta is the big fuck-off gatling meltagun

>>55162067
Have you got any tips for greenstuffing mutated flesh? I'm converting some obliterators and I feel a touch lost.

>>55165184

The 30k line has some shield arms that include handles. That's where I usually go to get my shields and shield arms.

>>55153183
needs a cape or cloak, that lack of background is that 'bare' feeling you're missing. It adds more substance to a model without looking clunky

>>55155101
>I honestly can't see shit in these pictures.
>>55155142
>I'm glad its not just me

The photo is a complete fail with that backdrop.
I cant understand how it managed to get posted by GW in the first place.

>>55164488
Ask /toy/ or /m/. Either in their gunpla or plamo threads. Not sure your money will go far enough desu.

>>55153205
Tzeentch don't fail me now.

Does anyone have a good tutorial to paint orange with GW paints? I want to make orange jump suits for my poxwalkers.

>>55164488
Almost any compressor and dual-action, gravity-fed brush will be fine 2bh, even the cheap, £10 China shit airbrushes have all been perfectly adequate for base coating and modulation in my experience.

>>55153205
Emperor Protects

>>55167802
https://youtu.be/YSUrPLOG6O4?t=256

Duncan has your back.

>>55153205
Duncan be with me

http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=262787237714&category=183095&pm=1&ds=0&t=1502813867000&ver=0&cspheader=1
Is this a good airbrush for a starter? I just want it to prime and do basecoats

>>55149515
Anon wasn't really being hostile. That's just banter, don't worry. You do you!

Also OSL means Object Source Lighting. It's when you actually paint the effects of light emitting objects on your mini. When done right, it's absolutely awesome.

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>>55166375
yeah, with Corax white spray.
Not sure what to do. The legs look fine, but the chest could have been thinned painted.
Not sure if I should leave it that way or disassemble the chest, strip the paint and do it one more time.

>>55156129
Well you don't need to paint the eyes, you could just put some shade there instead, it's not like anyone is gonna notice anyway when the model is one the table.

>>55168817
No, that compressor's no good; it's got a pressure indicator, but I don't see a regulator anywhere. Pass.

>>55169422
Spend the extra £10 and get the one with the tanked compressor:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SwitZer-Double-Action-Airbrush-Kit-Compressor-With-Tank-AS186-Paint-Nail-Tatoo-/252911344532?

>>55160652
why? the legitimate model costs, like £3 on ebay.

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>finally got around making myself a wet palette

Holy fuck, why did no one tell me earlier? No more fucking around with paint drying too fast and wastting some. No more paint unthinning itsself.

>>55162787
what kit did that hand bit come in?

>>55169714
Can you seal that tray anon? If not get some low but wide/long tupperware. Sealing it for use later is great, though paints will separate somewhat over time but can be mixed back easily.

>>55169811
Mine is sealable, yes. I am honestly surprised how much is speeds up the painting process, all in all.

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>>55169745
>what kit did that hand bit come in?

The left "oh-my-god-don't-roll-a-1" hand? It's the old Third Edition rokkit chukka arm (the fellow on the right in this picture) that's been cut and repositioned.

The right arm is the metal "pointing finger" arm from the old Third Edition devastator squad sergeant. I sawed off the hand and replaced it with the plasma gun from the Blood Angels Tactical Squad kit.

>>55169854
Yeah they are some good shit. Especially for how amazingly easy they are to make.

>>55169879
NB- a similar pointy finger and rokkit arm come in the modern tactical box.

>>55169714
Is that how wet your paints should be? Where they bead up and seperate on the pallet? I was trying out a wetpallet earlier and thought that was a bit kinda thin.

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>>55157298
>Where is everyone getting their 2x2 tiles for armies on parade?

I used pink panther insulation and MDF (you can see some of the pink in pic related), like >>55157621 said. At last year's Armies on Parade at my local GW, almost all of the entries - including all three of the top winners - did something similar. Only one was using a GW tile.

By the time Inner Circle wrapped up this year, though, two of the seven entries were using GW's battlescape tiles instead. I would not be surprised to see this ratio *increase*.

>>55169580

He's retarded.

>>55153205
lets roll

>>55153205
meh, i've got a couple marines lying around

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Advice on this guy would be appreciated

>>55173157
You aren't thinning or mixing (or both) your paints enough. They look both thick and blotchy close up. That aside this is pretty nice looking so far- smart color choices and neat paintwork

>>55173197
thanks. I tried thinning my paint with this guy, but as you say it's not enough. what ratio of water to paint should I go for? any decent guides for that?

>>55173157
First of all don't use silver for battle damage in red power armour. Use black or dark brown and paint around it in a brighter red to give the illusion of scratches. To highlight red don't mix it with white, mix it with a flesh tone, then it won't look like pink but rather a brighter red without turning orange.
Keep up the good work mate. I hope I gave you some good help

>>55173327
thanks for the tip about highlights, I never thought of mixing the red with a flesh tone

>>55173228
It's more like a "feel" you develop than a set ratio. Some paints even in the same set are much thinner than others. Err on the side of "this seems too thin" for a few minis and you'll get the hang of it

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I'm trying to do uniform hexagonal shapes for my Tau.

I tried doing a carbon fiber look at first with pic related and it turned out like shit. How do I avoid blurry patterns from a stencil?

>>55159322
If it is not too late and you have not glued the legs on don't. Magnet the legs. Trust me it makes things so much easier, transport at half the size and can be put in to all kinds of better poses for where it is at on a piece of terrain.

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Finished the Primaris Captain. Well I need to paint the base rim, and do tiny adjustments to the belt ornaments. But otherwise he is done.

>>55173157
He looks very solid, but your highlights are too pink.
Also, your metal could use a wash
I however love the face.

>>55153205
Fuk

>>55173228
What the other guy said, make mistakes until you learn what works for you. In my case i tried thinning with water and acrylic thinner from vallejo until i discovered what works for me: 1 drop of paint to 2 drops thinner, put a little on brush, wipe excess off on a paper towel and test it on my nail.
Paint using thin layers, and dont lose patience thus using thicker paint or loading more on brush(another mistake which cost me a lot).

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Making some progress front of the model almost done, back still has a way to go and then nurglings and base

>>55174436
How do you do such fine highlights? Any secret tips? How many souls do you offer to the god of brushes?

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>>55174518
Truth be told I don't use a brush

I use toothpicks and I sharpen the tips with an xacto knife

>>55174139
beautifully executed overall, but the green and/or purple are throwing the whole thing off - I'd lose one or the other

>>55174436
very nice - any close up shots you can share?

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>>55174711
Happy to

If u look closely I actually painted teeth towards the bottom of the helmet

>>55174768
awesome

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Aggressors & a chad naught.

>>55174796
Nice looking.
I'd rather paint the ropes and purity seal wax parts in a third colour to break the model up a bit.
Nice adherence to the lore on the fists too.

>>55174672
You absolute madman

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First time trying to strip paint off of a model. Is this good enough that I could reprime and paint it without loosing detail?

>>55174672
That's not what Duncan meant when he said "carefully pick out the highlights".

>>55151492
Those ball bearings look fuckin rad my dude

>>55151492
RAD
A
D

>>55152961
The way God intended.

I was looking for my small collection of SoB, when I came across a box of Gretchin. It seems that I have about 130 to 140 of the buggers. 90% in metals of various types.

Now I have to figure out what to do with them.

>>55154323
>those green bases
good job anon!

>>55161904
Left looks better

Might pick up some second-hand SM Assault Squads, about 15 of them.

If I strip them, add some spikes and skulls and pay them as battle-scarred Pre-Heresy Night Lords. Would that be 100% usable and or accepted?

I know there will always be that one guy in the shop that goes "whoa bro, you can't use these. These are SM marines" but I would like to know what everyone else thinks before making a decision.

Need to get back to my Tervigon. The last thing i did was give the womb (?) a wash of blue.

>>55174902
Try to pick the paint out of the details then it should be ready to go

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Found a bunch of old bits in a box, put this guy together. Thought I'd use him as a wolf lord

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>>55175632

>>55169580
Cost me about the same, free shipping. I was going through a list of their stuff mostly it's forgeworld, I don't play, I just paint. Was just looking for something to paint and also to test the quality as this was the first time buying from them.

>>55175505
Most people should have a problem with it. I mean, I've ran a conclave of librarians I built using Grey Knights without any issues. Just make sure they're painted correctly.

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I just finished some bolterbois

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>>55175939
and yesterday I finished some sneakybois

>>55175957
>>55175939
I love them anon

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Has anyone here ever tried the Centurion x Helbrute Obliterator conversion, If yes how did you do the Weapon-arms.

Not sure if I should cut off part of the Centurion Hand or cut off the Helbrutes-arms Shoulder

>>55175939

...is their Sargeant the Hound?

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Well WIP, I made my first attempt at a rocky snowy tundra ish base today. Feedback and constructive criticism appreciated.

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I started this little 1:72 diorama a few weeks ago and have had it unpainted on my desk for ages. I decided to push on and get some work done on it tonight. I hate neat highlights, much prefer painting blanchitsu style, So i'm trying to strike a balance ... A Balanche if you will.

>>55176238
Looks good. Rocks are too big though. Try to use cork cut in different shapes instead

Guys, I just got my hands on some of scibor's snails:

http://sciborminiatures.com/pow.php?absol=1&co=i/2011/big/snais_setp_01.jpg

http://sciborminiatures.com/pow.php?absol=1&co=i/2013/big/snail_monster_2_02.jpg

What color scheme could I use? Any cool ideas or techniques? There are no limits to the time I will spend painting them

>>55176270
Anon that looks awesome. Would you give some tips for a starter on how to do such nice looking highlights?

>>55176302
that's what it is.

>>55175957
Yea these look really smooth! Chapter name? They remind me of Uruki from Lord of the Rings, with the white paint on the face

>>55176302

You think so? I've been able to get the mini on it when I dry fit to test it, so I didn't worry about it. Is it more of a looking weird issue then? .

>>55176332

Actually no, those are little rocks not cork. The littler rocks in the middle are little rocks i hit with a hammer.

>>55176332
Not him, but I guess kudos on your real looking rocks

But they do look to big, they're going to up to the mini's knees or thigh it looks like

>>55176323
well I don't really do highlights alot , I tend to ignore them, But I find that alot of the time working from one colour to another will give you too harsher look.

I pick two colours, A dark and a light, and then from teh dark base, mix dark with light until you reach pure light for your final spot/edge highlighs. I suppose it's blending, but I'm not putting in as many steps as you would for a smooth blend.

I guess keep things subtle , bold highlights can look great but I find naturalistic highlights look better up close.

>>55176355
oops, I thought your post was in response to something else. Do continue.

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>>55176359

Here is a pick with a minI on it for reference. I think it looks alright, but that's just me. I'm pretty new at this to be honest so I don't really have an eye for these things.

>>55176438
looks fine to me, rocks can actually be pretty big. I once saw one that i swear was over 12 cm long!

Just remember to paint your rocks ,because the surface texture and detail will reveal their scale.painting them resets that.

>>55176438
Doesn't look bad actually, they seemed to be dominating the base.

Just keep in mind bases should compliment the mini.

I just do sandy wasteland esque stuff

>>55176523

I'm going for feral world sisters from an Icy planet. Gonna give em woad war paint and shit, and they are basically going to be in space wolf colors with some minor variation, so I think it shouldn't clash too much with the rocky snowy base.

>>55175939
love them, what head is that? is it just a sergeant head with greenstuff?

>>55176483

The rocks are painted. Do they not look good? I've never painted rocks before, so I can't really tell. I thought they looked decent personally, but I know that my painting is shit and my standards are low. That's why I come here, so you all can tell me i'm shit and why and then i can improve.

>>55176600
they look fine in the photo, It's just hard to see that's all. Don't stress too much, it looks good anaon.

>>55176208
>>55176572
Yeah it's just greenstuff on one of the intercessor heads. Wanted my bois to be hair-etics

>>55176333
They are Knights of the Red Crusade, based on the knights of Malta. They're just painted dark and spooky because I wanted them to be more tacticool than the rest of the army, which is bright and colorful.